What are the entry requirements for Acting and English?
As part of the selection process suitably qualified applicants will normally be invited to attend an audition and interview. This applies to all years of entry.
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Audition and application
Your audition plays a big part in the selection process, but we are looking for a demonstrated interest within acting, whether it be in subjects at school or clubs, societies etc. We're looking for passion, self-motivation, strong imagination and a willingness to be open to new ideas. If you show potential in the audition, and can meet the academic criteria, then we will be able to offer a place on our course.
The audition will be in three parts:
- a classical speech (Shakespeare) - we will send you a selection to pick from
- a two-minute devised piece, which might reflect something about yourself
- a song to be sung a cappella (pick your best 16 bars of music).
For each part of the audition, we're looking for an imaginative connection to the world of the piece you've chosen. Our advice is to come prepared: understand and learn all your material, inside and out. Otherwise, nerves will prevent you from performing to the best of your ability.
You can find out more information about video audition requirements here.
Can you go straight into second year of university?
Advanced entry into Year 2 of this course is possible for students with suitable qualifications. See the individual year tabs for more information.
Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?
If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.
Minimum Year 1
SQA Higher
- Standard Entry Requirement: BBCC including English.
- Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including English.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.
A Level
Irish Leaving Certificate
- H3, H3, H3, H3 at HL including English.
HNC
- Pass HNC Acting and Performance or another performance based subject with grade B in the graded unit. Grade C in Higher English is also required.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
- Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. Grade B in Higher English also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Award of Diploma with 26 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 5, 5, 5 including English.
T Level
- Grade Pass
- T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS (Academic) with 6.0 overall and no element below 5.5. For guidance on the acceptability of other English Language tests please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk.
This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications
in English. Check our country pages
to find out if this applies to you.
If you do not currently meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer a number of pre-sessional English language courses which could help you achieve the required level.
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country
Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
- BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
- MSc Nursing courses
- All Graduate Apprenticeship courses
See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.
Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.
Undergraduate admissions policies
Postgraduate admissions policies